THE “ALLIANCE FOR DUAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING” AWARD LAUNCHES ITS EIGHTH EDITION IN SEARCH OF THE BEST PROJECTS WITHIN THIS TRAINING MODALITY

The CEOE Foundation and the Bertelsmann Foundation are launching the eighth edition of the Alliance for Dual Vocational Training Award with the aim of highlighting the most outstanding dual vocational training projects in Spain. Since 2017, this award honours excellence in four categories: SMEs, large companies, educational centres and other institutions or non-profit organisations. Nominations can be submitted until March 1 using the form that may be downloaded at www.alianzafpdual.es/premio/viii/

In the seventh edition, the Unión Española de Entidades Aseguradoras y Reaseguradoras (UNESPA), the Huelva-based technology company Seabery, the CIPFP Ausiàs March in Valencia, and the company AGBAR were recognised for their outstanding projects in dual vocational training, which serve as an example of excellence and commitment to innovation in this training modality.

Ángel Sanchez, general coordinator of the CEOE Foundation, said: “The CEOE Foundation’s alliance with the Bertelsmann Foundation highlights the importance of achieving a greater impact in Spanish society. The new edition of the Alliance for Dual Vocational Training Awards is a shared project and a commitment to people and their employability, making talent a priority. With them, we value the dual vocational training model as a winning model for all, and we promote the recognition of the best practices and the most innovative experiences”.

Clara Bassols, director of the Bertelsmann Foundation, said: “With this initiative we want to raise awareness among businesses, schools, organisations and society in general of the need to promote quality dual vocational training in our country in order to offer better options for young people wanting to enter the workforce“.

The jury, consisting of representatives of the Alliance for Dual VET and previous award winners, will assess the quality, innovation, dissemination, employability, and cooperation of the projects submitted. The awards gala will take place on June 20, 2024, at CEOE’s headquarters in Madrid. For more information on the 8th edition of the Alliance for Dual Vocational Education and Training Award please visit: www.alianzafpdual.es/premio/viii/